Mom Is Being Accused Of Child Abuse After Breastfeeding Her Daughter For 9 Years

Breastfeeding in public is still a very controversial topic around the world, but something that may spark even more debate is the age children should be weaned off breast milk.

We all know that a mother's milk provides nutrition and antibodies to help babies fight of viruses and bacteria. It also lowers a baby's risk of developing allergies, malnutrition, and chronic diseases.

But when should a child stop breastfeeding? When their teeth grow out? When they start eating solid foods? Or when they feel like it?

One mother has received a lot backlash after sharing that she breastfed her daughter for nine years.

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